General Worker Vacancy at De Mist Kraal Dam: Salary of R144 024 per Year

The Department of Water and Sanitation has advertised a General Worker position at De Mist Kraal Dam, offering a salary of R144 024 per annum on Level 02. Applicants need an ABET Certificate, while higher qualifications will serve as an added advantage.

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This is a re-advertisement, and candidates who previously applied must re-apply to be considered.

Vacancy Details

The annual salary is equivalent to R12 002 per month before deductions.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must have an ABET Certificate. Higher qualifications will count as an added advantage.

Candidates should also have knowledge of general work, including the handling of equipment and appliances. The position requires an understanding of grounds maintenance and basic procedures for keeping machinery and equipment working efficiently.

The advertised knowledge requirements include:

• General work and lawn care processes.
• Pruning and trimming processes and techniques.
• Basic chemical use, including dilution and mixing.
• Daily maintenance procedures for machinery and equipment.
• Support for water utilisation and water resource strategy.
• Health and safety procedures.
• A basic understanding of government legislation.

These requirements make the opportunity relevant to applicants who are comfortable with practical work, cleaning, grounds maintenance and assisting with the movement of goods.

What Will the General Worker Do?

The successful candidate will perform general assistant duties to support operations at De Mist Kraal Dam.

Responsibilities include:

• Loading and offloading furniture, equipment and other goods at the relevant destinations.
• Cleaning government vehicles.
• Cleaning designated workstations.
• Cutting grass and cleaning pavements.
• Cutting and stockpiling trees.
• Performing other general assistant work associated with the position.

The duties involve physical activity and the use of tools or equipment. Following health and safety procedures will therefore be an important part of the role.

Preference for Candidates from the Area

The advert states that preference will be given to candidates from the geographical area. Applicants living near De Mist Kraal Dam should take note of this provision.

However, the wording indicates a preference; the supplied information does not state that applicants from other areas are prohibited from applying.

Previous Applicants Must Re-apply

Candidates who submitted applications when the position was previously advertised must submit a new application. A previous submission should not be treated as an application for this re-advertised vacancy.

Use the correct reference number, 131126/50, when applying.

How to Apply

Before submitting an application, consult the full official vacancy circular for the application address or submission method, required documents and closing date.

These application details were not included in the supplied extract. Applicants should confirm them before sending any documents.

Prepare your qualification information and ensure that your application clearly relates to the General Worker position at De Mist Kraal Dam, reference 131126/50.

Enquiries

For enquiries about the position, contact:

Mr S Cannon
Telephone: 063 500 6215

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This vacancy offers an entry point into general support work within water infrastructure operations. With an ABET Certificate as the minimum qualification, it may suit candidates who can contribute practical skills in cleaning, grounds maintenance, equipment handling and general assistance.

Applicants should pay particular attention to the local-area preference, the requirement for previous applicants to re-apply, and the submission instructions in the full official advert.

How to Apply

Submit your application online through the Department of Water and Sanitation’s recruitment portal: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/.

Closing date: 13 November 2026

Late or faxed applications will not be considered.

Application Requirements

Applicants do not need to submit supporting documents, such as copies of qualifications, identity documents or driver’s licences, with their initial applications. In accordance with DPSA Circular 19 of 2022, only shortlisted candidates must produce these documents at the interview stage.

Applicants who hold professional or occupational registration must complete the relevant compulsory fields in Part B of the online Z83 form. Failure to provide or disclose all required information will result in automatic disqualification.

Shortlisted candidates with foreign qualifications must provide a SAQA evaluation certificate. Foreign nationals and applicants with dual citizenship must also provide a police clearance certificate from their country of origin when shortlisted.

Applications that do not meet the stated requirements will not be considered.

Assessments and Verification

Shortlisted candidates will undergo suitability checks, including qualification verification through SAQA, reference checks, criminal record checks and credit checks.

All shortlisted candidates, including those applying for Senior Management Service (SMS) positions, must complete two pre-entry assessments:

• A practical exercise assessing suitability against the position’s technical and general requirements.

• An integrity assessment evaluating ethical conduct.

Selection panels will score these assessments as additional criteria during the interview process.

Shortlisted SMS candidates will also complete a technical exercise and an interview. Thereafter, a maximum of three SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments covering cognitive ability, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence and integrity. Successful SMS candidates must obtain the National School of Government’s pre-entry certificate before appointment.

Candidates will also be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance.

Employment Equity and Communication

The Department of Water and Sanitation is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments will take into account section 195(1)(i) of the Constitution of South Africa, 1996, the Employment Equity Act, 1998, and the Department’s relevant human resources policies.

Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given in line with the Department’s employment equity targets.

Only shortlisted candidates will receive correspondence. If you have not received a response within three months of the advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

The Department reserves the right not to fill the advertised positions.

Erratum: Withdrawn Vacancies

The following positions, advertised in Public Service Vacancy Circular 37 dated 16 October 2026, have been withdrawn:

• Assistant Director: Auxiliary Services — Reference 301026/19

• Personal Assistant — Reference 301026/38